LG And SOTI Enhance Mobile Device Management For Enterprises

LG’s MDM APIs are Fully Supported and Enriched by SOTI’s Advanced MDM Feature Set  

LG Electronics Inc. (LG), a global mobile device manufacturer and SOTI Inc., a world leader in enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solutions, announced recently that LG’s 4G LTE mobile device – the Intuition, will incorporate SOTI’s advanced MDM functionality, MobiControl. SOTI leverages new LG APIs and adds its exclusive Android+ APIs, to create an enterprise grade solution to meet even the most stringent compliance requirements.

With the increasing popularity of Android mobile devices for work, enterprises are facing pressure to effectively address concerns surrounding mobile security and manageability within the corporate environment. Partnering with LG, SOTI is enabling robust security functionalities such as the restriction on the use of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet browser, screen capture and messaging. Hence, enterprise IT will benefit from enhanced device manageability through the granular control of employees’ devices.

“Enterprises want optimum solutions to resolve issues related to mobile device security and manageability. The LG-SOTI partnership will enable IT administrators and employees to reap the benefits of an optimizedexperience of deploying security functionalities and knowing that enterprise data is safe said Ki S. Kim, corporate vice president and head of Global Enterprise Mobility Solutions (B2B) at LG Electronics.

With over 10,000 enterprise deployments globally, SOTI empowers organizations tomanage and secure millions of employee and corporate-owned devices across all platforms. Backed by over a decade of experience, MobiControl enables organizations to address major challenges as their mobile device deployments grow in size and complexity. MobiControl has a wide range of advanced features including Real-Time Remote Control, Silent Application Installation, Device Lockdown, Secure Content Library, Location Based Services, email and VPN configuration.

“The advanced management capabilities of our award-winning SOTI MobiControl solution provide LG’s enterprise customers with the tools they need to easily manage and secure their mobile operation. Enterprises can now improve efficiency and reduce costs with the confidence that their devices and the data on them are secure,” said Carl Rodrigues, President and CEO of SOTI.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (kse:066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2B), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement tobecome both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, visit www.lg.com.

About SOTI Inc.
SOTI Inc. develops industry-leading solutions for Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Content Management (MCM), Mobile Email Management (MEM), Mobile Application Management (MAM), Mobile Security Management (MSM), and to enable Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies in the workplace. SOTI MobiControl solves the unique challenges involved in managing, securing, supporting, and tracking mobile and desktopcomputing devices across all platforms. Today, over 10,000 customers around the world in all industries rely on SOTI to manage millions of devices. For more information, visit www.soti.net.